Guidebook for Port Ellen

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Jacqueline
Guidebook for Port Ellen

Food Scene

13 locals recommend
SeaSalt Bistro & Takeaway
57 Frederick Cres
13 locals recommend
15 locals recommend
The Islay Hotel
19 Charlotte St
15 locals recommend

Sightseeing

20 min walk from car park for fantastic views, over to Portnahaven, Ireland and Kintyre, also wildlife and if your lucky you might spot Golden Eagles.
American Monument
20 min walk from car park for fantastic views, over to Portnahaven, Ireland and Kintyre, also wildlife and if your lucky you might spot Golden Eagles.
10 locals recommend
Kildalton Cross
10 locals recommend
Not as well known as the Kildalton Cross, although in my opinion it is far more spectacular, as is the chapel which is steeped in history.
Kilnave Chapel and Cross
Not as well known as the Kildalton Cross, although in my opinion it is far more spectacular, as is the chapel which is steeped in history.

Drinks & Nightlife

15 locals recommend
Laphroaig Distillery
15 locals recommend
12 locals recommend
Lagavulin Distillery
12 locals recommend
19 locals recommend
Ardbeg Distillery Ltd
19 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Bowmore Distillery
School Street
6 locals recommend
12 locals recommend
Bruichladdich Distillery
12 locals recommend
7 locals recommend
Caol Ila Distillery
7 locals recommend
Jura Distillery station
* Unfortunatly closed at this time* Very popular with locals who welcome visitors and some are on hand to give you many an Islay tale, run by Yvonne and her bar staff who are always very welcoming. In the summer months there is sometimes live music. Good friendly atmosphere.
The Ardview Inn
67 Frederick Cres
* Unfortunatly closed at this time* Very popular with locals who welcome visitors and some are on hand to give you many an Islay tale, run by Yvonne and her bar staff who are always very welcoming. In the summer months there is sometimes live music. Good friendly atmosphere.
Islay Ales

Everything Else

10 locals recommend
Kilchoman Distillery
10 locals recommend
6 locals recommend
Bunnahabhain Distillery
6 locals recommend

Parks & Nature

6 locals recommend
RSPB Loch Gruinart, Islay
6 locals recommend

Arts & Culture

The Finlaggan Trust
9 locals recommend
The Museum of Islay Life
Daal Terrace
9 locals recommend
8 locals recommend
Islay Woollen Mill Co Ltd
8 locals recommend

Shopping

SPAR Port Ellen
19 Charlotte St